Herring Protectors invite public to Yaaw Koo.eex’ this Saturday
Chandler O'Connell and Louise Brady discuss the Yaaw Koo.eex' (Herring Ceremony) beginning 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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Sitka Tribe’s proposal to protect older herring fails to win Advisory Committee support
Efforts by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska to change the state’s approach to management of the Sitka Sac Roe Herring fishery don’t look like they’re going anywhere. The second of three proposals submitted by the Tribe failed to win the support of the Sitka Fish & Game Advisory Committee Monday night (11-8-21), just days after an earlier proposal was also shot down.
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A year after Sitka made space for tiny homes, no one is building them
Tiny homes have gained traction in recent years as an affordable housing alternative, but building them legally poses challenges in many communities. Sitka was one of the first cities in the country to introduce a set of tiny home friendly code changes last year. But, a year after passing the groundbreaking ordinance, no one is building them.
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Tongass Tiny Home finds a home in Juneau
The Tongass Tiny Home project, a six-year collaboration between the Sitka Conservation Society and Sitka High School, has finally come to an end. The student-built tiny house was sold to a buyer in Juneau this spring. As part of KCAW’s Building Solutions series about affordable housing, Sitka Conservation Society’s Chandler O’Connell spoke with KCAW’s Erin McKinstry about lessons learned and the possibilities tiny homes hold for Sitka.
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Herring Protectors host 5K run and outdoor event to honor herring
The Herring Protectors is a grassroots collective that advocates for the protection of herring in Sitka Sound. The group is hosting an outdoor event for the community to honor the herring on April 10 at 1 p.m.
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